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Call for monument to commemorate the Buckley’s Riot
Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 28, 2020 (ZIZ News): As the Rastafari Nyabinghi Thoecracy Order commemorates the 85th anniversary of the Buckley’s Uprising which took place on January 28th, 1935, persons within the federation are calling for a monument to be erected in honor of the historic event.
During the most recent edition of Frank and Candid on ZIZ Radio, host Tony Nias also made the call for a monument which he said has been requested for many years.
Nias spoke of the significance of the riot, noting that the event sparked similar uprisings across the region.
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In celebration of the 85th anniversary of the Buckley’s Uprising, a ceremony was held at Buckley’s site on Tuesday.
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